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Dodgers actually making baseball better, former All-Star insists

Nypost · · 507 words · By Ryan Anderson
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The charge that the Dodgers are ruining baseball — and doing it with a seemingly bottomless bank account — surged back after they traded for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

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What happened

The charge that the Dodgers are ruining baseball — and doing it with a seemingly bottomless bank account — surged back after they traded for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

Why it matters

Shane Greene says the outrage overlooks an even greater advantage: Once players arrive in Los Angeles, they get better.

Common ground

“Coming from somebody who’s been in that locker room, they’re doing the opposite of ruining baseball,” Greene said.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Cherry Picking: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Cherry Picking 70% confidence
Selectively presenting evidence that supports one side while ignoring contrary evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Hitters subsequently batted .147 against the pitch with a 42.2% whiff rate across two seasons, according to FanGraphs”
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Claim 2: “he produced a 0.70 ERA across 39 appearances”
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Claim 3: “Evan Phillips joined the Dodgers as a waiver claim with a 7.26 career ERA”
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Famous Birthdays confirms Evan Phillips was acquired via waivers in August 2021, but the specific career ERA of 7.26 is not corroborated by other provided sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — In this episode of High Fiber Sports, the guys break down the biggest moves from the 2026 MLB trade deadline, including the blockbuster deal that sent two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to th…
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web search NEUTRAL — Opponent Arizona Athletics Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chi Cubs Chi White Sox Cincinnati Cleveland Colorado Detroit Houston Kansas City LA Angels LA Dodgers Miami Milwaukee Minnesota NY Mets NY Yankees P…
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web search NEUTRAL — He was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers via waivers in August 2021. Before Fame. He began his professional career playing for the Braves' rookie affiliate team the Danville Braves.
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/evan-phillips-basebal…
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Claim 4: “Ryan Brasier arrived after posting a 7.29 ERA with Boston in 2023”
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Both the Boston Globe and True Blue LA confirm Ryan Brasier had a 7.29 ERA with the Boston Red Sox in 2023.
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web search NEUTRAL — Brasier held a 7.29 ERA this season, and with the Sox getting healthier, adding Joely Rodríguez to the fold after he missed the start of the 2023 season with an oblique strain, Brasier was the odd man…
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web search NEUTRAL — He has previously played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs, and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Li…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Brasier
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Brasier began the 2023 season with the Boston Red Sox before signing with the Dodgers and becoming one of the most dominant relievers in the second half of the season.The Red Sox designated Brasi…
https://www.truebluela.com/2023/12/18/24003537/ryan-brasier-…
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Claim 5: “Tarik Skubal is a two-time Cy Young winner”
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Multiple independent sources (Nypost, Flipboard) refer to Tarik Skubal as a two-time Cy Young winner/champion.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Ti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cy Young Award, officially the Cy Young Memorial Award, is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Brooks Verlander ( VUR-land-ər; born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Hou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Verlander
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Claim 6: “they traded for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal”
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Multiple independent news sources (Nypost, Krdo) explicitly report that the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — River Jason Ryan (born August 17, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ryan_(baseball)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Ti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal
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Claim 7: “Max Muncy went from an Athletics castoff to a two-time All-Star and Dodgers postseason home run leader”
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Claim 8: “Phillips subsequently recorded a 2.21 ERA, 2.76 FIP and 44 saves over 179 innings from 2022 through 2024”
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One source explicitly states that from 2022-2024, Phillips threw 179.1 innings with a 2.21 ERA and 2.76 FIP. No other sources provide these specific stats.
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web search NEUTRAL — The aim with a contract offer to Phillips isn’t about surviving the regular season; it’s about shortening October games. From 2022-2024 in Los Angeles with the Dodgers, Phillips threw 179.1 innings of…
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web search NEUTRAL — 9,130 views • Feb 17, 2022. You can find this newspaper article during the BROADCAST story mission just before you start the final ascent up the building. You will have to kill a mini boss so you can …
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web search NEUTRAL — Смотрите онлайн «Икона (2024) Iconic» от автора НОВИНКИ КИНО 2026. Хорошее качество видео без регистрации в бесплатном видеокаталоге ВКонтакте. Опубликовано 20 февраля 2026. 2276 — просмотрели, 19 — о…
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Claim 9: “helping him finish 15-5 with a 2.57 ERA and earn his first All-Star selection in 2022”
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Multiple independent sources (ABC30 Fresno, Taiwan News) confirm Tyler Anderson went 15-5 with a 2.57 ERA and earned his first All-Star selection in 2022.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lefty Tyler Anderson turned down a qualifying offer from the Dodgers to join the Angels on a 3-year, $39M deal, it was announced.Anderson, 32, enjoyed a breakout season with the Dodgers in 2022, makin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tyler Anderson was one of two Los Angeles Dodgers players extended the $19.65 million qualifying offer for the 2023 season. While he was considered a candidate to accept the one-year contract, the lef…
https://dodgerblue.com/austin-barnes-tyler-anderson-signing-…
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web search NEUTRAL — All-Star left-hander Tyler Anderson is moving across Los Angeles, leaving the Dodgers for a $39 million, three-year contract with the Angels on Wednesday.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4720941
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Claim 10: “Greene pitched for the Yankees, Tigers, Braves, Dodgers and Cubs during his 10-year career”
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Wikipedia directly confirms that Shane Greene played for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shane Greene (born November 17, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2001 New York Yankees season was the 99th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 95–65 finishing 13.5 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Joe Torre. The …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of award winners and league leaders for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
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Claim 11: “Shortly after he arrived in 2021, the organization told him he had been tipping his slider — his best pitch — for three seasons”
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While Wikipedia confirms Shane Greene played for the Dodgers, none of the provided evidence mentions him tipping his slider or being told so by the organization in 2021.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shane Greene (born November 17, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dodger Stadium is a ballpark in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Opened in 1962, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shane Patrick Victorino (born November 30, 1980), nicknamed "the Flyin' Hawaiian", is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Pa…
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Claim 12: “Greene pitched only 8 ⅔ innings across two Dodgers stints”
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The provided evidence confirms Shane Greene's employment history with the Dodgers but does not provide specific pitching statistics or inning counts for his tenure.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 136th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 68th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 64th season playi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shane Greene (born November 17, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dodgers–Padres rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) National League division rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers and Padres are both members of the Na…
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Claim 13: “Tyler Anderson arrived in Los Angeles with a 29-38 record and 4.62 career ERA”
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The provided evidence mentions Tyler Anderson's tenure with the Dodgers and his move to the Angels, but does not list his career record or ERA prior to joining the Dodgers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers. 29K views • 3 years ago. 1:38.Los Angeles Dodgers, Nuna and 4th Trimester Event Recap.
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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES -- Tyler Anderson's impressive -- and somewhat improbable -- no-hit bid fell two outs short Wednesday night, as Shohei Ohtani broke it up with a line-drive triple in the ninth inning of th…
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Claim 14: “Banda had passed through 11 organizations before assistant pitching coach Connor McGuiness changed his slider grip”
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